Background information about the job or company

CNOOC Uganda Limited, a leading oil and gas exploration company, is looking to fill multiple positions for its Oilfield Onsite Project Team and Production Department. This initiative aligns with the company's commitment to expanding its operations while growing the national content and bolstering its workforce to meet the growing demands of the energy sector. The recruitment drive aims to attract fresh graduates, skilled and qualified professionals who can contribute to the company's objectives of maintaining operational excellence and adhering to the highest industry standards.

Responsibilities or duties

Ensure the timely, accurate, compliant, and cost-effective provision of materials, spare parts, and tools essential to oilfield operations; strengthen adherence to materials management procedures and controls; minimize material losses, excess stock, and associated risks; and ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted material support for efficient and continuous production.

Qualifications or requirements

Bachelor’s degree in procurement and supply chain management, Petroleum Engineering, Accounting, or any related field.

Experience needed

At least 4 years of related work experience in warehouse or material management; oil & gas industry experience is preferred.

Any other provided details

Location: Kampala, Uganda. Mobilized to Albert Lake, construction sites or other cities if required.

Knowledge: Familiar with oilfield materials classification and management standards. Proficient in ERP/SAP or material management software. Basic knowledge of finance and reporting. Understanding of hazardous goods management and safety procedures. Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability. Good command of both written and spoken English.

• Receive and verify materials against approved contracts, purchase orders, delivery notes, specifications, quantities, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate third-party inspection and testing where contractually or technically required.
• Record and document material acceptance results accurately and promptly, supported by photographic, inspection, or other appropriate evidence.
• Identify and report discrepancies, damages, quality issues, or non-conformities arising during material receipt and acceptance.
• Ensure proper classification, zoning, segregation, labeling, and storage of materials within designated warehouse areas.
• Implement appropriate storage, handling, and preservation requirements for oil products, chemicals, hazardous materials, and other special-category materials.
• Conduct regular warehouse inspections to ensure proper storage conditions and promptly identify and report safety, security, or preservation risks.
• Maintain effective custody and control of materials to minimize damage, deterioration, loss, or unauthorized access.
• Issue materials strictly in accordance with approved requisition and authorization procedures, ensuring complete and accurate supporting documentation.
• Inspect, verify, and register returned materials before determining their suitability for restocking or further disposition.
• Ensure that no materials are issued without the required authorization and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of all material issues, returns, and related transactions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure consistency among material ledgers, stock cards, physical stock, and ERP/Materials Management System records.
• Conduct periodic stocktaking and reconciliation exercises and prepare inventory analysis reports.
• Identify and promptly report stock shortages, surpluses, obsolete, excess, and slow-moving materials.
• Recommend appropriate stock levels and replenishment requirements based on operational needs and inventory trends.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to ensure availability of critical materials while minimizing excess stock.
• Accurately input, update, and maintain material information in the ERP/Materials Management System.
• Safeguard original material management documents, including receiving notes, issue notes, return notes, inspection reports, and other relevant records.
• Ensure the authenticity, accuracy, integrity, completeness, and traceability of material management records.
• Maintain proper filing and retrieval systems to support operational requirements, audits, and management reporting.
• Monitor material consumption and implement measures to minimize waste, damage, losses, and unnecessary consumption.
• Support the recovery, recycling, reutilization, and appropriate disposal of scrap and surplus materials.
• Provide accurate material consumption and usage data to support cost accounting, budgeting, cost control, and savings analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve material utilization, inventory efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Strictly comply with Company HSE policies, procedures, material management standards, and applicable operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable national laws, regulations, and standards governing the storage, handling, and management of hazardous materials and special equipment.
• Ensure warehouse fire-fighting equipment, ventilation, lighting, and other essential safety facilities are maintained in safe and serviceable condition.
• Promptly report and support the resolution of unsafe conditions, incidents, and material management-related HSE risks.
• Promote a safe, orderly, and compliant warehouse environment.
• Maintain effective coordination and communication with Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Finance, and other relevant departments on material requirements and inventory matters.
• Participate in materials planning, demand forecasting, and emergency supply arrangements to support uninterrupted operations.
• Provide timely information on material availability, consumption, shortages, and other inventory matters to relevant stakeholders.
• Support audits, inspections, and verification exercises conducted by government authorities, internal auditors, external auditors, or Company management.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisors.

• Familiar with oilfield materials classification and management standards.
• Proficient in ERP/SAP or material management software.
• Basic knowledge of finance and reporting.
• Understanding of hazardous goods management and safety procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good command of both written and spoken English.

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement and supply chain management, Petroleum Engineering, Accounting, or any related field.
• At least 4 years of related work experience in warehouse or material management; oil & gas industry experience is preferred.